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July 15, 2006
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Outstanding performance.
Maybe not quite Abbado. But, this is outstanding.
Great music making!!! |
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July 8, 2006
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OK-I am not sure if this recording assures Abbado's place in history.
The recording team did an average job on this symphony. Abbado's interpretation was above average certainly.
But, I have found Solti and Jansons even better.
The SACD mix was OK-not great. |
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February 23, 2006
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Let me start by saying I have owned Rostropovich (2 versions), DePreist (2), Jarvi, Ashkenazy, Haitink, Berglund, Bychkov and Mravinsky. The only versions I couldn't stand were both Rostropovich's. For my taste, way too slow. The newer DePreist was a disappointment as well.
To the new disc, this is ... more |
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February 20, 2006
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My wife and I have always loved this recording. This was a discovery on a trip to Michigan over ten years ago. The music store was playing it on the sound system and we immediately had to get it. The trumpet playing of Bud Herseth was monumental.
Now, in SACD format, I can say the CSO and Reiner ... more |
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February 20, 2006
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Picked this up about a week ago. I have always heard good things about this recording. Yet, never owned it in any incarnation before. As a performance, the strongest parts have to be, to me any way, the first and last movements. I dare say, the march to the scaffold is less harrowing than many other ... more |
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July 16, 2008
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| If your friend likes vintage sets, Living Stereo has a bunch. Each is a double cd set.
Turandot-Nilsson is awesome
La Boheme-Moffo and Tucker I very good.
La Traviata-Moffo and Tucker again
They can be purchased from various places using the links from this site.
The cheapest one is Turandot from Amazon for 16.99.
Hope this helps. ... more |
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May 18, 2008
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| Hello everyone-
I have been getting back into Bruckner in the last year or so. I guess I have finally matured (39 yrs.old) to enjoy it thoroughly. I was wondering about recommendations from others here.
I currently have two SACD's of the 9th. Harnoncourt and Janowski. I like them both.
What others do you own and personally recommend.
My favorites ... more |
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September 12, 2007
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| Any luck finding this in the U.S.????
I have looked and had no luck finding it.
I really enjoy Wigglesworth's 13th and would like to get this issue. ... more |
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June 20, 2006
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| Anyone pick up this title yet?
After the failure, IMHO, of the Rostropovich, I would love to have a great, driving 8th! ... more |
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March 11, 2006
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| This whole discussion about great performances is ridiculous.
Personal taste plays a huge part in this discussion.
I hated the Rostropovich recordings of late. And as far as Beethoven or Mozart goes,
I am not going to buy an SACD of "classical" music.
In the end, attacking someone's preferences is beyond good taste.
I like Paavo Jarvi's Part ... more |
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